Watch: ‘Emotional’ Pep Guardiola sheds tears while praising Jurgen Klopp following his Liverpool exit

However, Liverpool have given Pep’s side a run for their money every season without fail. In a recent press conference, Guardiola claimed that he’ll surely miss Klopp following his farewell.

I'll miss him a lot. Jurgen has been a very important part of my life. We respect each other incredibly and he brings me to a (certain) level as a manager. Pep Guardiola said in a press conference.

Guardiola also turned down words of praise by Klopp, deflecting the same to his supporting staff and members at the club.

Pep Guardiola reveals he’s closer to leaving than staying!

Former FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has defined an era in the Premier League ever since taking charge of Manchester City in 2016. As the footballing community was witness to the first-ever side that win four consecutive League titles, fans have started to wonder when will the Spaniard finally call time on his stay at City.

Guardiola’s contract with City is set to expire at the end of next season. However, he assured the fans that he has no plans to leave them, at least until his contract runs out.

Rival boss Jurgen Klopp called time on his Liverpool career as he pointed to ‘fatigue’ as the main reason for his decision. After winning 6 out of seven titles in the last seven seasons, many feel like a change is needed for the manager.

The reality is that I'm closer to leaving than staying (after next season). I've talked about my feelings to the club and I want to stay now. I'll stay next season and we'll talk about it then. But eight or nine years, we'll see. Pep Guardiola said in an interview

After winning the Premier League on Sunday night, City have yet another chance to secure silverware against Manchester United in the FA Cup final.